Quinta do Javali is a small wine property with 18ha dedicated to vines. It sits on the left bank of the Douro river, in the parish of Nagozelo do Douro, a place with vineyard tradition since the beginning of the production of Port wine for export, in the late 17th, early 18th centuries.
QUINTA DO JAVALI CLOS RED CAPSULE | RED | 2017 | DOC DOURO
Wine created from the Biodynamic Viticulture Concept.
Grape:
Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca
Vintage:
2017
Appellation:
DOC Douro
Country:
Portugal
Soil:
Schist
Colour:
Light ruby colour, similar to red coloration.
Aroma:
Fruity expression. The aromatic notes of ripe red fruits, such as strawberries, blackberries and red plums.
Aging:
12 months in used oak barrels.
Tasting Notes:
The red capsule is responsible for a slightly longer maturation, causing the sensorial perception of more matured red fruits, very well balanced
Food Pairing:
BBQ Chicken, Fatty Fishes, Mature Cheeses, Spicy Foods, Cold Cuts, Chorizo, Smoked Hams.
Serving Temperature:
18° Celsius
Alcohol:
12% Vol
The year of 2017
A very hot and dry growing season led to an early harvest, but for wineries with old-vine vineyards that picked at the right time, the vintage yielded powerful and generous wines.